Code of Care: Navigating AI Governance for Health in Africa

On this installment of Deep Dive, we plunge into a groundbreaking report that charts the fast-evolving landscape of artificial-intelligence and data-science governance across Africa’s health sector. From Lagos to Lusaka and Cairo to Cape Town, policy frameworks are emerging—but awareness is low, institutions are overstretched, and critical voices (especially women) are still fighting for a seat at the table.Join our conversation as we:Map the current patchwork of AI and data-governance policies in Southern, Eastern, Central, Northern, and Western Africa, spotlighting both bright spots and blind spots.Hear first-hand insights from public-health innovators, regulators, and civil-society advocates working to align cutting-edge tech with patient safety and public trust.Unpack the report’s key findings—limited institutional capacity, glaring skills gaps, and the urgent need for continent-wide collaboration.Explore why gender equity and wider inclusion aren’t optional extras but foundational to ethical, effective AI roll-outs.Lay out actionable, Africa-centric recommendations—from regional knowledge hubs to gender-responsive standards—that could turn lofty principles into everyday safeguards.Whether you’re a data scientist, policymaker, or simply curious about tech’s role in transforming (or jeopardizing) healthcare, this Deep Dive will equip you with a clear, nuanced view of what’s at stake—and what’s next—for AI governance in Africa’s health future.